Echo GT-225 specifications Starting Cold Engine, Operation

GT-225 OPERATION

Starting Cold Engine

The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.

1.Stop Switch

Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.

2.Choke

Move choke (B) to Cold Start ( ) (closed) position.

3.Purge Bulb

Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

4.Recoil Starter

Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).

5.Choke

After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke (B) to the Run

( ) (open) position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.

A

C

D

Note: If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.

6.Throttle Trigger

After engine warm-up, grip the rear handle and front handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.

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